New caliper & now no brakes
01-09-2015, 05:26 PM
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New caliper & now no brakes
Just changed right front, started bleeding & got a little air, then continuous fluid but will not build up. I ran 2 bottles through it. Even bled all other wheels but no air from any of them. What am I missing?
01-09-2015, 05:51 PM
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No, never let it run out. I would catch about 1/3 bottle (the small size brake fluid) & pour it back in.
http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znet.../C337/image/3/
I think thats the wrong side pic but bleeder just opposite on blank round area.
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If the bleeder screw is lower than the brake line the caliper is installed backwards, the trapped air will never bleed. Look @ the drivers side & you'll see what's happening.
Not my pic:
Not my pic:
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01-09-2015, 06:08 PM
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This is a RHD. When buying the new one should I be buying the "Drivers side" or the "right hand side"? They of course don't differentiate at the parts store but maybe they should.
I got the right hand side figuring there would be no difference. If I'm not mistaken it matched with the old one though. Could have been looking at it wrong?
01-09-2015, 06:13 PM
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Yep, bleeder is lower. So do I just need the opposite side then? Guess I'll haul a$$ to the parts store now. Gotta work it tomorrow.
01-09-2015, 06:16 PM
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They're not universal according to the parts store & the pics they show at Autozone unless I'm misunderstanding something, but thats possible! :-)
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Got it swapped out. Got a little better but still not like it was before removal. I bled & bled. Didn't get a lot of air but this time I left bleeder open & let it gravity fill til it started running out before bleeding.
After I got it back in driveway from shop (hundred ft or so) I pumped it a bunch with engine running & got a good pedal but don't expect it to last. Going back out in a few to see though.
After I got it back in driveway from shop (hundred ft or so) I pumped it a bunch with engine running & got a good pedal but don't expect it to last. Going back out in a few to see though.
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